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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,148.72, 375,261.96 and 83,975.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,148.72, 375,261.96 and 83,975.60 is: 125,976.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,148.72 : 375,261.96 = 83,975.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,148.72/375,261.96 = 83,975.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,148.72x = 375,261.96 × 83,975.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,148.72x = 31,512,846,371.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,512,846,371.87/250,148.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,976.45

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